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              Andrew McFayden

              Scottish Gaelic Singer / GCL Consulting


              "A pleasure for the ears, a journey for the soul"


              Scottish Gaelic singer and Second Language Consultant

              Fàilte a’chairdean choir dh’an a larach-linn agam agus aig Grian Cultur agus Cànan. Welcome dear friends to my website and the website of GCL Consulting.


               I am available for second language teaching and consulting services (content and methodology) in general (for any language) as well as specifically for French, Spanish, and Scottish Gaelic. Feel free to have a look at my biography for more information.

               Of course, I am also available for singing engagements in Gaelic - weddings, funerals, or special occasions of any kind.

               

              Tha mi uabhasach toilichte gun d’thàinig sibh a-seo air an larach-linn agam. Ma bhitheas seo cordadh ruibh, leigibh fios thugam agus thigibh air ais gu tric! Tapadh leibh uile!

               I am awfully happy that you have come to my website. If you enjoy it, let me know and come back often to keep in touch! Thank you everyone!

               

              About Us


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              GCL Consulting was started in 2003, under the name “Grian Culture and Language” (still the official name of the business), initially to provide Gaelic language and song courses in the community to adults who were interested. Since that time, it has also provided French and Spanish courses. Now, also using  the acronym GCL Consulting, it offers consulting services in second language methodology, teaching, and content for any language but with specific focus on French, Spanish, and Scottish Gaelic. Incidentally, the name "Mcbuttons" came from a brief foray into merchandising several years ago that no longer exists.

               

              The proprietor, Andrew McFayden, has extensive experience in second language methodology. Having been a practicing secondary school teacher since 1995, and teaching in second language programs since that time, Andrew has had a lot of experience in various types teaching styles in various languages and in various textbook programs each with varying approaches.

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              Services


              Services


              The following services are offered:


              +Consultation for language teaching and learning

              +Gaelic singing lessons

              +Gaelic language lessons/tutorials


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              Consulting

              Consulting


              For Second Language Teaching and Learning


              Contact us for your needs, including:


              + Second Language Methodology
              + Second Language Learning
              + Personalized or Group Classes in:

              -French

              -Spanish

              -Scottish Gaelic language

              -Scottish Gaelic song

              +Courses can be in person (local only) or over distance

              Singing

              Singing


              For Your Events



              Contact Andrew to perform for your event, including:


              + Weddings

              + Concerts
              + Local Events
              +Charity Events


              Speaking

              Speaking


              If you want to learn Scottish Gaelic


              Contact Andrew if you have specific questions about the language or if you would like to learn it.

               

              Andrew's Music




              Andrew's Albums

              Andrew started to record albums in 2003 when several of his friends suggested it. To that point, very few people had heard him sing in public in English, let alone Scottish Gaelic.


              He decided to concentrate mostly on Scottish Gaelic and its immense wealth of traditional songs. He has devoted himself to learning the language and the traditional songs since 1996.


              Click on the tab to look at the song listing for each album.


              If you would like to see the lyrics for the album, click on the "lyrics" button. You will then download a .pdf file containing all of the lyrics for that album. This is instead of a full liner notes package which is not included in the cd itself.


              Important: You download the .pdf file at your own risk.


              The albums are almost exclusively available on iTunes now. Physical cds are no longer available for album #4. The rest are available through Andrew directly.


              There are no plans to record any new material for the foreseeable future.


              All of Andrew's songs qualify as Canadian Content under the MAPL standards.

              Album #1: 2004An Rathad Cam 's An Rathad Dìreach
               Happy female customer

               An Rathad Cam ‘s An Rathad Direach


              (The Crooked Road and The Straight Road), 2004


              An t-alltan dubh

              Na Rosan

              Dòmhnall Iain Duibh

              The Connor and Liam  March

              ‘Ill eileadh hò gu

              Puirt-a-beul

              Fàill-ill-ò agus hò ro eile / Puirt-a-beul

              Oran an t-saighdear

              Mo ribhinn choibhneil

              Illean Aigh


              Not available on iTunes

              Not easily available

              Contact Andrew if interested


              Important: You download the .pdf file at your own risk.


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              Album #2: 2007Suilean Fosgailte, Fuasgladh Cinn
              Happy male customer

               Suilean Fosgailte, Fuasgladh Cinn

              (Open Eyes, Open Mind), 2007


              An téid thu leam a’righinn òg?

              The Gonzaga Set

              A fagail Ceap Breatann

              Cruinneag na buaile

              The Tired Alan’s Food Set

              A fhleasgaich an fhuilt chraobhaich

              E ho rò mo mhaighdinn lurach

              An tèid thu leam a’Mhàiri?

              The Oatfield Weaver Set

              Oran do ghaiseadh a Bharra

              Mo ghaolsa Màiri

              Oran a’Bheavair

              The Snoopy Jig

              A tilleadh dhachaigh

              Bu deònach leam tilleadh

              To Mom / Assuming of Course

              Chì mi bhuam

              Mo thruaigh leir thu ‘Ille Bhuidhe


              Available on iTunes


              Important: You download the .pdf file at your own risk.


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              Album #3: 2012Coinneal (Christmas Album)
              Happy female customer

               Coinneal

              (Candle), 2012

              A Gaelic Christmas album


              O Miorbhail Grais (Amazing Grace)

              Mu’n Am Seo Dhe Na Bhliadhna

              Ann am Baile Rioghail Dhaibhidh (Once In Royal David’s City)

              Fada Cian Ann An Staball (Away In A Manger)

              Duan Nollaig Set

              Taladh Chriosda

              Ciuin An Oidhche (Silent Night)

              Oh Holy Night

              Oran Na Bliadhna Uire

              Leanabh An Aigh

              Christmas Puirt


              Available on iTunes


              Important: You download the .pdf file at your own risk.



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              Album #4: 2012Turas (Award-Winning Album)


              Turas

              (Trip), 2012


              Eilean Gorm Nam Beanntan Ard

              An t-Each Geal

              The Potato Puirt

              Bean Phaidein

              ‘S I Mo Leannan An Té Ur

              ‘S Fheudar Dhomh Gu Cinnteach a Sguir Dh’en Dram

              Gentle Hands

              Oran Shep

              Ceap Breatann

              Chunna Mi Lair Dhonn Aig Seumas

              Fuirich a Ribhinn

              A Mhairi Dhubh O Hu O Ho


              Available on iTunes


              Important: You download the .pdf file at your own risk.




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